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ROOTS EITZ CHAIM INC
WOODMERE, NY · EIN 113442053 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B60 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · rootsny.org
revenue
$320K
expenses
$349K
net assets
$14K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

The Olami House for Women brought to you by Roots Eitz Chaim is a program designed with women in mind, the driven young professional who wants to take advantage of the unique opportunity to deepen their Torah learning, have access to professional mentorship and further your spiritual development while maintaining their career or course of study. The Olami House will provide accommodations in a beautiful home with like-minded women. You will learn from some of the most sought after masters of Torah thought on a weekly basis with classes and one on one learning opportunities. Women will have access to professional mentorship and interviews in many fields. And women will benefit from the warm, sophisticated and beautiful suburban community of Woodmere.

profile · synthesized from sources

Roots Eitz Chaim operates the Olami House for Women, a program supporting young Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s seeking to deepen Torah study and spiritual development while maintaining careers or studies. Based in Woodmere, NY, it provides housing, mentorship, and structured learning in a community setting. The organization emphasizes personal growth, professional networking, and integration into an observant Jewish community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $26K
    Roots Eitz Chaim has fast become a space where Young Jewish Professionals can take ownership of their identity and find their home at the place where life meets meaning, proving time and time again that home is where the heart is.
  2. #2 $0
    KALLAH FUND IS A FUND CREATED FOR ORPHANS WHO ARE TRYING TO GET MARRIED AND CAN NOT MEET THE BARE MINIMUM EXPENSES OF A WEDDING. THIS FUND IS SET-UP TO ASSIST THOSE COUPLES. ALL DONATED FUNDS ARE DIRECTLY PROVIDED TO THE WEDDING VENDORS TO HELP MAKE UP THE COST OF THE WEDDING.
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Olami House for Women
Residential program offering Torah study, spiritual development, professional mentorship, and community living for women aged 22-32. Includes weekly classes, one-on-one learning, Shabbat and holiday programming, and career networking opportunities.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
    • Residential program for women in Torah study and spiritual development
      Operates a residential program with a minimum three-month stay, extendable up to one year, focused on Torah learning, spiritual development, and professional mentorship. Participants are required to engage in at least three hours of Torah study weekly.
    • Weekly Torah education and one-on-one learning
      Provides weekly Torah classes and individualized learning opportunities with recognized educators for young Jewish professionals and participants.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Heritage travel programs with Jewish educational components
      Organizes travel programs that integrate Torah study, Jewish history and culture, visits to historical sites, hikes, and team-building activities to deepen participants' connection to Jewish heritage.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Professional mentorship and career development network
      Builds professional capacity by pairing participants with mentors in fields such as finance, law, accounting, real estate, health care, and marketing, and provides access to employment opportunities in the NYC, Long Island, and Tri-State area.
  • Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
    • Social and spiritual programming for young Jewish professionals
      Offers social and spiritual programs and practicums designed to foster relationship-building among young Jewish professionals, mentors, and peers, including dinner during programming nights and full Shabbat and holiday programming.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Spiritual reflection programming on Jewish healing and liberation
      Offers programming that encourages spiritual reflection on the Jewish people's healing journey after leaving Egypt, emphasizing recovery from physical and mental slavery.
  • Wedding Financial Assistance for Needy Couples 1 activity
    • Wedding sponsorship program for financially struggling couples
      Operates a program that provides financial support to couples facing economic hardship to help cover wedding expenses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$320K
Contributions & grants$166K52%
Program service revenue$155K48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$349K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$14K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ARYEH JACOBSON — President
  • DARA COOPER — Treasurer
  • NALINI IBRAGIMOV — CEO
  • REUBEN IBRAGIMOV — Secretary
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Olami Global Partner — Collaborates with Olami Global, as indicated by shared email domains and program branding.
  • educational institution Partner — Collaborates with educational institutions to customize heritage tours.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Divine Providence as Hidden Yet Active
    methodology: divine_concealment_and_revelation
    By teaching that divine presence and guidance are active even in concealment or exile, the organization cultivates trust and resilience, because understanding hiddenness as part of a divine plan deepens faith during times of spiritual distance.
  • Grassroots Community Engagement for Spiritual Connection
    methodology: grassroots_community_engagement
    By engaging young Jewish professionals through peer-driven, community-based initiatives, the organization fosters deeper personal connections to Judaism, because relational belonging increases spiritual investment and long-term communal participation.
  • Immersive and Experiential Jewish Education
    methodology: immersive_education
    By using heritage travel, textual study, and shared experiences in nature and community, the organization creates multidimensional learning, because immersive, sensory-rich encounters deepen emotional and spiritual connection to Jewish identity.
  • Integrated Spiritual and Residential Learning
    methodology: integrated spiritual and professional development
    By combining Torah study, mentorship, and professional development within a residential community setting, the organization supports holistic growth, because embedding spiritual practice in daily life strengthens both personal and professional continuity in Jewish life.
  • Spiritual Renewal Through Cyclical Time and Divine Alignment
    methodology: life-as-cycles
    By framing Jewish holidays and calendar cycles as transformative opportunities for self-realization and divine re-creation, the organization fosters spiritual renewal, because perceiving time as sacred and purposeful enables individuals to align with higher meaning and personal responsibility.